Most Great Wall sections exist today were built in the Ming dynasty (1368-1644 AD). Although the government at that time built Great Wall sections in 15 provinces, including Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Shanxi and Liaoning, the most renowned ones are mostly located in Beijing and Hebei.
Autumn is the best time to visit every Great Wall section due to the mild climate and colorful plants.
Mutianyu Great Wall – Liked Most by International Tourists
The Mutianyu Great Wall was initially built in 1368 AD. Xu Da, one of the most powerful generals in the Ming dynasty, was responsible for the huge project. 1368 AD was the year when the Ming dynasty was founded. The new government still needed to fight against their eternal enemy – the Mongolian army, so building more Great Wall sections were very necessary.
After rebuilding and repairing, the Mutianyu Great Wall is 5,400 meters (3.6 miles) long. It is adjacent to the Gubeikou section to the east and Juyongguan to the west. It was named an UNESCO World Heritage in 1987 AD. Many international politicians, such as former US President and former British Prime Minister John Major, have ever visited the Mutianyu Great Wall.
